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Tyre Sampson’s father, attorneys say Free Fall ride death being swept ‘under the rug’

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Friday, two days before Father’s Day, Juneteenth and his birthday, Yarnell Sampson visited the Orlando Free Fall ride in ICON Park.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘We are not going to order’ vaccines for kids for state health departments

ORLANDO, Fla. — Amid backlash from political rivals, medical professionals and senior federal government officials alike, Gov. Rick DeSantis on Monday morning reaffirmed his decision not to preorder newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines or offer them at state health departments.

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New cruise ship Disney Wish arrives to Port Canaveral

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line’s new ship Disney Wish sailed into Port Canaveral for the first time Monday morning to the delight of fans let into Jetty Park to witness its arrival.

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex raises ticket prices, adds 2-day pass

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is raising the price of its single-day tickets and annual passes and is adding a two-day pass, the attraction announced.

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MAGA influencers flock to Florida, chasing political clout and connections

TAMPA, Fla. — The tongue-in-cheek digital campaign ad mirrors the script of an insurance commercial, where “Jake for State House” is reminiscent of the State Farm spokesperson, with a Republican twist.

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‘He can’t get away with this.’ Pillowcase Rapist survivor wants others to come forward; sex assault center is ready if they do

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Shortly after the “Pillowcase Rapist” suspect was arrested in Miami-Dade County in January 2020, a Broward County woman spoke to a detective.

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June is a pivotal month for abortion in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The next few weeks could bring a major change in Florida when it comes to abortions.

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Judge upholds Orange County, Fla., sales ban on puppies

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County’s ban on the retail sale of puppies and kittens, set to take effect Wednesday, survived a legal challenge brought by three owners of pet shops who argued the new ordinance will bankrupt them.

Orlando Sentinel

Can Democrats flip the Florida Legislature in 2022? Realistically, no.

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida voters won’t have a say in more than a quarter of state legislative races after Friday’s qualifying deadline expired with no apparent opposition filed in 45 House and Senate seats where a Democrat or Republican failed to draw a challenger.

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Congresswoman tells of her ‘proudest moment’ as COVID-aid contracts draw new attention

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick began self-funding her successful 2021 congressional campaign, the company where she was CEO at the time started receiving a new source of income: providing COVID vaccines in underserved communities.

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DeSantis makes rare request for statewide grand jury on immigration issues in Florida

TALAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday asked the Florida Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate whether families, local governments and transnational criminal organizations are conspiring to illegally bring migrants to Florida.

Miami Herald

Lightning’s secret weapon? Maybe it’s ‘Bathroom Becky.’

TAMPA, Fla. — Becky McKeen has stuck with one tried and true tradition for the past month and a half. Even a run to the airport didn’t change things when the Lightning needed her.

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Experts fear for safety of missing Special Olympics Haiti delegation members

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been over a week since six delegates of the unified Haitian Special Olympics soccer team were reported missing in Osceola County and experts say cause for concern about their safety will only grow the longer the investigation drags on.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis administration targets Tampa Bay Bucs over employee vaccine requirement

TAMPA, Fla. — Officials with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration took to Twitter this week to voice their frustration at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ vaccination requirement for new employees, with Florida’s Department of Health Press Secretary Jeremy Redfern calling a specific job listing illegal.

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NASA set to finally complete Artemis I wet dress rehearsal

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA is hoping the fourth time’s the charm for the final big test before it can finally launch its massive new rocket to the moon.

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Hurricane center monitoring system as it moves inland of Nicaragua; lowers odds of development

ORLANDO, Fla. — The area of interest over the southwest Caribbean has moved inland of Nicaragua and has a lower chance of development Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Orlando Sentinel

For president, Elon Musk leans toward DeSantis, who jokes about African American support

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote on Twitter he was leaning toward Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential race.

Orlando Sentinel

Hurricane center lowers odds of development for Caribbean disturbance

ORLANDO, Fla. — An area of low pressure had its odds of development over the next five days lessen Wednesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Florida’s animal crossing aims to break barrier of I-4

POLK CITY, Fla. — M34, a typical black bear who became an inspiration, was stuck.

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Hurricane center satellites identify low pressure area, Caribbean system expected to develop this week

ORLANDO, Fla. — A small area of low pressure developed Tuesday afternoon alongside a series of disorganized showers in the Caribbean that could become the second named storm the 2022 hurricane season.

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2 decades later, a guilty verdict in Tampa cold-case rape

TAMPA, Fla. — One night more than two decades ago, a woman returning home to her sister’s Seminole Heights apartment was confronted by a masked gunman. He pulled her inside and took her to a bathroom. He raped her.

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Biden focuses on workers as high inflation remains a risk

President Joe Biden has told the largest federation of labor unions that he’s rebuilding the U.S. economy around workers

Orlando Sentinel

Alan Grayson to run for Congress in Val Demings’ Orlando seat

ORLANDO, Fla. — Democratic firebrand Alan Grayson announced Tuesday he is running for Congress again, this time to succeed Val Demings as she runs for U.S. Senate.

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Fred Guttenberg, father of Stoneman Douglas victim, endorses Nikki Fried for governor

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Fred Guttenberg, one of the most recognizable, outspoken parents of children killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, is endorsing Nikki Fried for the Democratic nomination for governor.

Orlando Sentinel

Lightning’s Pierre-Edouard Bellemare hopes to make most of return to Stanley Cup final

TAMPA, Fla. — Pierre-Edouard Bellemare had his choice of teams when it came time to decide where he wanted to continue his NHL career this past offseason.

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